world traveller, foodie and whiskey enthusiast
After about a day and a half in planes and airports, I arrived in an overwhelming, bustling city. After checking in at the hotel, my first goal was to eat dim sum. There was a dim sum restaurant 100 paces from my front door. It took me a moment to figure out I just had to walk in and approach a server for a seat. And of course I over-ordered. The shui mai was the best I ever had—shrimp, pork and crab roe on top….Continue Reading “So Long Hong Kong”
I recently spent a week in Los Angeles visiting my sister. My vacation days are usually used in pursuit of exploring other countries, but I decided to visit the west coast. Until this trip, I haven’t been further west than Laredo, Texas. During my trip, I focused on the same thing I always focus on. Food. There were a lot of great places to eat and I did what I always do when traveling. Overeating. LUCKY DELI The coolest place was definitely Chinatown. There…Continue Reading “How to Get Fat in Los Angeles”
My trip to Switzerland was different from my previous adventures. The biggest factor being that everything in this country is expensive. Minimum wage in Switzerland is 25CHF. On a tour, my group was informed the CH does not stand for cheese. Also, the francs are not made of chocolate. ZURICH Two days in each city would have been enough. I planned my tip out too long, but I made the most of it by booking last minute tours. The first tour I booked was a…Continue Reading “The Francs are Not Made of Chocolate”
Where should I go in Salzburg? It’s a question I asked a week before my trip. I received many answers ranging from “go to this club” to “eat Indian/Mexican food.” Seriously? I must have asked the wrong people because these answers were appalling. When it comes to travel, I have one rule that stands above the rest. Never go any place you can always go at home. Instead of writing about today’s events, I decided to sum up what to do in the city. Food…Continue Reading “Where should I go in Salzburg?”